Apollo Nida Breaking Jailhouse Rules Because … He’s Famous
*Apollo Nida, estranged husband of Phaedra Parks from “The Real Housewives of Atlanta,” has reportedly been …
Wiz Khalifa Sued for $2 Million by Former Label
*Wiz Khalifa is being sued for $2 million by a record company exec who claims he was never given his promised cut of the …
Essence Festival to Honor Prince With NOLA-Themed Tribute Closing Night
*Essence Festival 2016 kicks off this weekend in New Orleans, and Sunday will bring a special purple-flavored treat to …
Woman’s Impromptu National Anthem Stops DC Tourists in their Tracks (Watch)
*Her name is Genleah Star Swain. We know this now because video of her impromptu rendition of the National Anthem at the …
The Africa Channel Launches Ubuntu Awards
*The Africa Channel announced the launch of the Ubuntu Awards. Inspired by the legacy of Nelson Mandela, the awards …
Songs in the Key of Stevie Wonder and Imhotep Gary Byrd: Celebrating 50 Years of Friendship (EUR Exclusive)
*What do you do when music legend Stevie Wonder makes a surprise visit to your job to wish you both a Happy Birthday and …
DMX Joins Keke Palmer, Aunjanue Ellis in Indie Film ‘Pimp’
*Rapper DMX has just signed on to star in “Pimp,” the indie film from writer-director Christine Crokos that looks at the …
Kanye West Expands Adidas Partnership to Include Line of Apparel, Accessories
*Adidas has just given Kanye West a re-up that expands their partnership beyond just Yeezy sneakers. The sportswear …
Russell Simmons’ All Def Digital Lands New $10M in Financing
*All Def Digital, the company co-founded by Russell Simmons, has raised $10 million in a Series B financing led by Third …
‘Star Trek Beyond’ Trailer Features ‘Sledgehammer’ from Rihanna (WATCH)
*”Star Trek Beyond,” the highly anticipated next installment in the globally popular Star Trek franchise, …
Jennifer Hudson Signs W/ Epic Records
*Jennifer Hudson has been signed to an exclusive contract with Epic Records, it was announced today by Epic Chairman and …
BET Drops Trailer for New Edition Biopic [Watch]
*The trailer for the upcoming New Edition biopic premiered during the 16th annual BET Awards, and judging by the …
Drake Struggles With ‘Work Banter’ in Cut ‘SNL’ Sketch (Watch)
*An unaired sketch from “Saturday Night Live” featuring host Drake is finally seeing the light of day. The bit, titled …
Chris Brown Responds to Recent Exits from ‘People Claiming to Be My Team’
*Chris Brown has launched an all-caps response to recent reports that his alleged abusive behavior – both verbal and …
Shirley Caesar Receives Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame (Watch Full Ceremony)
*Eleven-time Grammy-winning gospel singer Shirley Caesar on Tuesday became the 2,583rd recipient of a star on the …
